The organization of Jom Masuk U Central Zone marks the conclusion of the Ministry of Higher Education's nationwide tour, which previously took place in six zones, including Johor, Sarawak, Sabah, Kedah, and the East Coast. The closing ceremony of Jom Masuk U was officiated by the Minister of Higher Education, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
In his opening speech, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that the Jom Masuk U program aims to broaden access and equity in higher education. This annual event by the Ministry is in line with the aspirations of the Ministry's Malaysia Education Development Plan – Higher Education (2015-2025), under the 10th Leap: Transformation of Higher Education Delivery.
"This program is participated by 20 Public Universities (UA), Polytechnic and Community College Education Department (JPPKK), Public Skills Training Institutions (ILKA), as well as selected Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS) and agencies under the Ministry of Higher Education such as the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)," he said.
According to the Universiti Malaya’s Vice-Chancellor, Dato’ Professor Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, the Universiti Malaya is honoured to be entrusted by the Ministry of Higher Education (JPT) to jointly lead the management of the Jom Masuk U 2023 program for the Central Zone.
"Through this Jom Masuk U program, the target group of the Ministry of Higher Education, including students, parents, educators, counsellors, and the general public, can make the best use of this program. I encourage everyone to take this opportunity to gather as much information and knowledge as possible related to the study programs and financing offered by Public Universities, Private Higher Education Institutions, and financing agencies directly under one roof," he said.
During the same event, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin also inaugurated the TVET Foundation Program, which is a preparatory program for candidates who have completed the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) before pursuing undergraduate studies at the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN). Additionally, the curriculum of this program emphasizes practical elements.
The main objective of the TVET Foundation Program is to enhance the synergy between POLYCC and MTUN in making TVET programs more competitive, strengthen the TVET ecosystem to be comprehensive with a High Art, High Tech, and High Touch approach, as well as to expand access and optimize institutional enrolment capacity.
Students interested in pursuing their studies through this program must meet the entry requirements for SPM candidates, including being a Malaysian citizen, having an SPM or equivalent qualification, and obtaining at least five credits in the specified subjects. Interested candidates can submit their applications through the website https://upu.mohe.gov.my/. Applications are open from 15th May 2023 to 9th June 2023. Further information regarding the TVET Foundation Program can also be obtained through the website http://ambilan.mypolycc.edu.my/portalbpp2/index.asp.